Well you’re the one being interviewed so unless the alumni says otherwise, I’d dress to impress. I remember for college interviews I showed up with a blazer and dress pants at a Starbucks and the admissions director showed up in hiking clothes because he wanted to head upstate to hike some trails right after the interview. He appreciated I made an effort though!DistrictDisaster wrote:I have my off-campus alumni interview tomorrow (Saturday) at a Starbucks. Dress code thoughts? I'm female. Asked this in the general forum and got told suit (!) and/or skirt and blazer. Do you guys agree? Not trying to gun for sweatpants, just have images of the alumni in jeans and sweater and me looking ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon.
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V. helpful anecdote - thanks! Will dress up.clueless801 wrote:Well you’re the one being interviewed so unless the alumni says otherwise, I’d dress to impress. I remember for college interviews I showed up with a blazer and dress pants at a Starbucks and the admissions director showed up in hiking clothes because he wanted to head upstate to hike some trails right after the interview. He appreciated I made an effort though!DistrictDisaster wrote:I have my off-campus alumni interview tomorrow (Saturday) at a Starbucks. Dress code thoughts? I'm female. Asked this in the general forum and got told suit (!) and/or skirt and blazer. Do you guys agree? Not trying to gun for sweatpants, just have images of the alumni in jeans and sweater and me looking ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon.
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I had one in the evening at the alum's firm and wore dress pants and a blouse. On a weekend I probably would've done the same, since it's professional but not overdressed.DistrictDisaster wrote:I have my off-campus alumni interview tomorrow (Saturday) at a Starbucks. Dress code thoughts? I'm female. Asked this in the general forum and got told suit (!) and/or skirt and blazer. Do you guys agree? Not trying to gun for sweatpants, just have images of the alumni in jeans and sweater and me looking ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon.
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I wore dress pants and a blouse as well in 95 degrees weather, even the attorneys in his office were dressed casually. You can def stick to business attire & dress to impress without overdoing it/looking stuffy. Good luck today!rachelac wrote:I had one in the evening at the alum's firm and wore dress pants and a blouse. On a weekend I probably would've done the same, since it's professional but not overdressed.DistrictDisaster wrote:I have my off-campus alumni interview tomorrow (Saturday) at a Starbucks. Dress code thoughts? I'm female. Asked this in the general forum and got told suit (!) and/or skirt and blazer. Do you guys agree? Not trying to gun for sweatpants, just have images of the alumni in jeans and sweater and me looking ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon.
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Interview was SO FUN. Like the others who’ve done the alumni interview, I’m really even more excited about Northwestern now.
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How much does the interview help with the application? I have mine scheduled, but just curious how much stock the admissions committee puts into it.
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During my interview with an alumni, I feel like it's more of check in the box (as long as you seem sane and not a douchebag). They said that they like to interview almost everyone if they can to make sure they're making a class that that doesn't have any rude/cold/ppl who do not know how to socializeKPUSN07 wrote:How much does the interview help with the application? I have mine scheduled, but just curious how much stock the admissions committee puts into it.
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Chiming in on the interview....
It was awesome. Relaxed and conversational. My interviewer has had almost the exact career path that I want so it was really cool to be able to ask him about it. Feeling very positive about Northwestern. Met at a coffee shop, I wore a suit, he just had a shirt/tie.
By the way, anyone here going for public interest?
It was awesome. Relaxed and conversational. My interviewer has had almost the exact career path that I want so it was really cool to be able to ask him about it. Feeling very positive about Northwestern. Met at a coffee shop, I wore a suit, he just had a shirt/tie.
By the way, anyone here going for public interest?
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I'd like to - that is my goal.OtisRedding24 wrote:Chiming in on the interview....
It was awesome. Relaxed and conversational. My interviewer has had almost the exact career path that I want so it was really cool to be able to ask him about it. Feeling very positive about Northwestern. Met at a coffee shop, I wore a suit, he just had a shirt/tie.
By the way, anyone here going for public interest?
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me too! interviewing next weekKPUSN07 wrote:I'd like to - that is my goal.OtisRedding24 wrote:Chiming in on the interview....
It was awesome. Relaxed and conversational. My interviewer has had almost the exact career path that I want so it was really cool to be able to ask him about it. Feeling very positive about Northwestern. Met at a coffee shop, I wore a suit, he just had a shirt/tie.
By the way, anyone here going for public interest?
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I have an interview dress. It's long sleeve, black, thicker material, not body-hugging, but tailored. TBH search amazon and get something a news anchor would wear. I guess this is too late now, though! sry!DistrictDisaster wrote:I have my off-campus alumni interview tomorrow (Saturday) at a Starbucks. Dress code thoughts? I'm female. Asked this in the general forum and got told suit (!) and/or skirt and blazer. Do you guys agree? Not trying to gun for sweatpants, just have images of the alumni in jeans and sweater and me looking ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon.
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No worries - thanks for the input because basically that's what I wore! A ponte dress, cardigan, dressier/corporette wedges. I think it was just about right.heyduchess wrote:I have an interview dress. It's long sleeve, black, thicker material, not body-hugging, but tailored. TBH search amazon and get something a news anchor would wear. I guess this is too late now, though! sry!DistrictDisaster wrote:I have my off-campus alumni interview tomorrow (Saturday) at a Starbucks. Dress code thoughts? I'm female. Asked this in the general forum and got told suit (!) and/or skirt and blazer. Do you guys agree? Not trying to gun for sweatpants, just have images of the alumni in jeans and sweater and me looking ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon.
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Also have my interview this Saturday at coffee shop. I was planning on wearing khakis and a nice sweater. now I'm wondering if I'm too casual now.heyduchess wrote:I have an interview dress. It's long sleeve, black, thicker material, not body-hugging, but tailored. TBH search amazon and get something a news anchor would wear. I guess this is too late now, though! sry!DistrictDisaster wrote:I have my off-campus alumni interview tomorrow (Saturday) at a Starbucks. Dress code thoughts? I'm female. Asked this in the general forum and got told suit (!) and/or skirt and blazer. Do you guys agree? Not trying to gun for sweatpants, just have images of the alumni in jeans and sweater and me looking ridiculous on a Saturday afternoon.
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Probably, if you're really looking to wear a sweater and khakis at least put a shirt and tie under the sweater to dress it up a little. I wore dress pants, a dress shirt, a blazer, and no tie and was comfortable, but I would have felt underdressed if I had worn khakis or a sweater.Also have my interview this Saturday at coffee shop. I was planning on wearing khakis and a nice sweater. now I'm wondering if I'm too casual now.
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Northwestern had me thinking they were sending out acceptances already with that email.
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I know, gave me a heart attack.rachelac wrote:Northwestern had me thinking they were sending out acceptances already with that email.
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Still recovering from that heart jolt.rachelac wrote:Northwestern had me thinking they were sending out acceptances already with that email.
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+1 million. Schmucks.Platopus wrote:+1 got very excited for a secondrachelac wrote:Northwestern had me thinking they were sending out acceptances already with that email.
Also glad to know every one else compulsively checks their email as often as I do
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I was almost passing out because they put "acceptance" in the subject line....rachelac wrote:Northwestern had me thinking they were sending out acceptances already with that email.
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Same here, I jumped when I read the subject heading lol.xinaialice wrote:I was almost passing out because they put "acceptance" in the subject line....rachelac wrote:Northwestern had me thinking they were sending out acceptances already with that email.
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Does this mean anything bad for high LSAT scorers this cycle? Or does it somehow imply that there aren't as many high LSAT scores as usual? So confusing.
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I’m not sure what it means aside from the fact that they’re seeing something that they don’t like but that GRE-only candidates might be able to solve.sillymints7962 wrote:Does this mean anything bad for high LSAT scorers this cycle? Or does it somehow imply that there aren't as many high LSAT scores as usual? So confusing.
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Not sure if this was helpful, but I interviewed on campus last week. I took a tour beforehand, and it was great, but the interview totally took the wind out of my sails. I've been told I'm a decent interviewer, but boy, this was difficult. Chatted with an assistant director of admissions, and she was giving me absolutely nothing. Literally like talking to a wall. So that was definitely a downer. Just be prepared that you may not be able to work off of your interviewer.
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Add me to the list of people who are twice as excited for Northwestern after the interview!
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